Training Volunteers

Today Jensen and I went to St. Peter Church in West Chelstone to teach volunteers how to take blood pressures. They volunteer in the Home Based Care part of the church by doing home visits to see sick people in the community. Tomorrow there will be a free blood pressure clinic where people come and get their blood pressure taken.

In the afternoon when I returned to the seminary grounds, I talked with one of the missionary’s sons, Nathan Sargent. It was really awesome to hear how he grew up in Zambia and the education he received. He now attends Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin. It was amazing that he had so many stories about seeing lions, elephants, and cheetahs in their natural habitats.

I have had a great time in Africa and I cannot wait for our game drive and visit to Victoria Falls.

This trip away has helped me appreciate what I have in America, such as electricity, our houses, and our access to health care.

I am excited to come home with this new outlook on life. I miss my fiancé, family, and friends. I cannot wait to share all of my experiences with them!